Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF MANASIK HETU IN DISEASES OF AYURVEDA

*Dr. Kshitija Bhagwan Nikhate and Dr. Aishwarya M. Ranade

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Abstract

Acharya Charaka in Sutrasthana has mentioned that Sharir, Indriya, Mana, Atma constitutes “Ayu” and Mana, Sharir, Atma together called as Tridanda (pillars of life). Mana forms a bridge between Indriya (Sense organs) and Atma (soul). Normal and balanced functioning of Mana helps individual to obtain knowledge, gives capability to think, to be mentally healthy. Mana has Satwaguna and Raja and Tama Doshas. Abnormality of Manasik Doshas causes Vitiation of Vata, pitta, Kapha Dosha which leads to Pragyaparadha. Vitiation of all these factors result into disease. In Ayurvedic Manuscripts like Bruhatrayi, Laghutrayi Samhitas, there is a reference of Mana as a specific cause in vitiation of Agni, Strotas, Dhatu etc. In various diseases Acharyas has mentioned Manas Bhavas as one of the important Hetu like Unmada, Apasmara. Manasik Hetu refers to wide range of mental states like Kama, Chinta, Bhaya, Krodha, Irshya, Kshobha etc. Chinta, Shoka, Manodwega causes vitiation of Agni. Manasik Hetu is one of the important factor in the pathogenesis of Mahagada. e.g., Vatavyadhi, Kushtha, Udara etc. In Strotas like Udakavaha, Rasavaha, Swedavaha Manasik Hetu plays a role in Dushti. Jwara vyadhi i.e., Kamaj, Bhayaj, Shokaj Jwara, Pandu Vyadhi, Dwishtarthaj Chhardi, Medoroga, Aalasya, Vegasandharanaj, Dhatu- Kshayajanya Rajayakshama there is a reference of Manasik Hetu. Acharya Charaka in Sutrasthan has mentioned Three types of Chikitsa(treatment) where he has given equal importance to Satwavjaya Chikitsa. So, Mana is important entity of body. This article shows the importance of Mana and Manasik Hetu in diseases of Ayurveda.

Keywords: Mana, Manasik Hetu, Krodha, Shoka, Chinta.